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Chemistry is Everywhere
What is chemistry? Is it a scientist in a lab coat? A flask with a colorful liquid in it? Yes. All of these things are chemistry. Chemists often work in a lab and use equipment … Read more
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What Was It Like to Have Martin Luther King, Jr., as a Father?
On MLK Day, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is often remembered for his tireless work for racial equality. He should also be remembered as a father of four young … Read more
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What Is Life Like in Antarctica?
Imagine you have a cup of water. You go outside. You try to pour it out. But the water turns to ice before it even hits the ground. That is how cold it is most … Read more
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What Is an Ice Age?
Did you know that we are in an ice age right now? It’s true! An ice age is a long period of time when Earth’s temperatures are colder and ice covers much of the land. … Read more
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The Aurora Borealis
The night sky is black. Then, beautiful colors appear. They are green. They are red. They are purple. They do not look like anything you’ve seen on Earth before. It is the aurora borealis [uh·raw·ruh baw·ree·a·luhs]. … Read more
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What Does the Winter Solstice Mean?
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Throughout the day, it does not look as though the sun is moving across the sky. In ancient times, people believed that the sun was … Read more
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Meet Native American Physicist, Fred Begay
Fred Begay was born on the Ute Mountain Indian reservation in 1932. He was raised in the traditional Navajo ways. He learned their religion and how to hunt and farm. Begay was a clever child. … Read more
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Visiting the Equator in Uganda
Uganda is a country in East Africa. It has a population of over 45 million people. People from many different cultures live there. Thirty-two different languages are spoken there. Uganda contains part of Lake Victoria. … Read more
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Community Murals
Look at the image above. What do you notice? Who is depicted in the mural? What do you think the words mean? The mural was the main piece in a Mural Festival organized by the … Read more
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What is a Natural Mummy?
What is a mummy? When you think of a mummy, you might think about those you see in the movies. They are wrapped in cloth and shuffle around with their arms out. These mummies are … Read more